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My 7 year old still can't bum wipe very well.

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frenchnoodle · 19/12/2024 19:45

I'm open to any tips at this point, I've tried increasing his motor skills by wiping chocolate spread off of a plate, trunk twisting exercises. Reminders, "hand over hand" guiding.
These haven't worked.

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gotohellforheavenssake · 21/12/2024 09:32

This is what I saw a delightful video for on Facebook:

ehdeofficial.com/

I reckon other small mirror would work with adhesive strips could work.

amzn.eu/d/2gUQ6Cn

WendyA22 · 21/12/2024 09:46

PenguinsAreInASuit · 20/12/2024 07:06

I highly recommend against wet wipes. Even the flushable ones aren’t actually that flushable and cause problems in sewers. I would teach him to fold two squares of paper, and wet it a tiny bit with the tap then wipe front to back. That way the dampness helps clean like a wet wipe without the worry of flushing. Maybe also think about getting a bidet to attach to the toilet.

I can't see many kids bothering with that. My 6 year old grandson would get to the sink, forget what he was supposed to be doing and start messing around with the toothpaste in the sink full of water!

yipyipyop · 21/12/2024 09:50

gotohellforheavenssake · 21/12/2024 09:32

This is what I saw a delightful video for on Facebook:

ehdeofficial.com/

I reckon other small mirror would work with adhesive strips could work.

amzn.eu/d/2gUQ6Cn

Something about this turns my stomach.

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frenchnoodle · 21/12/2024 12:34

gotohellforheavenssake · 21/12/2024 09:32

This is what I saw a delightful video for on Facebook:

ehdeofficial.com/

I reckon other small mirror would work with adhesive strips could work.

amzn.eu/d/2gUQ6Cn

Thank you.

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frenchnoodle · 21/12/2024 12:35

yipyipyop · 21/12/2024 09:50

Something about this turns my stomach.

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Why?

Surely it's better to try and get them independent.

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machanicalmovement · 03/01/2025 17:21

Sometimes it all just takes time?
Has his school mentioned any other issues with motor skills?

Idoloveanamechange · 03/01/2025 17:29

We had the same issue with our DS. He was eventually diagnosed with dyspraxia. It might be worthwhile having a look at some of the other signs of dyspraxia and see if you recognise anything else. DS was given tips by an occupational therapist but I can't remember what they were. Sorry; I know that's not much help 😏

DS is an adult now and probably won't remember either.

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frenchnoodle · 03/01/2025 19:09

Idoloveanamechange · 03/01/2025 17:29

We had the same issue with our DS. He was eventually diagnosed with dyspraxia. It might be worthwhile having a look at some of the other signs of dyspraxia and see if you recognise anything else. DS was given tips by an occupational therapist but I can't remember what they were. Sorry; I know that's not much help 😏

DS is an adult now and probably won't remember either.

While you are not the first person to mention this, I don't think he has dyspraxia. He's under investigation for seizures so I think if there was any connection or suspicion of dyspraxia it would have been hilighted.

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frenchnoodle · 14/02/2025 07:26

Okay I've made a bit of a break through but it's costing me a fortune, he's a lot better if he uses kitchen roll or Kleenex large tissues.

Does anyone know if there is large sized toilet paper, madebr made for kids with coordination issues?

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